Dorm Room Sleep Essentials

Ah, college. The time in every young adult’s life when they really learn what an all-nighter is, have a roommate they don’t know who snores like crazy, and most likely is the first time living away from the comfort of their own bedroom. While this is a pivotal time in their lives, and we all know their sleep schedule will suffer, it’s important that they are still set up to get the best sleep to help them be successful. We’re going to talk about the essentials every dorm room should have so students can sleep, learn, and live in an environment where they will thrive.

Poor sleep can have negative side effects on your health, and jumping into a brand new schedule doesn’t help getting a good quality sleep any easier. So, how do you set up your dorm room? The first thing you’ll want to do is get a mattress topper. It’s no secret that the mattresses provided in dorm rooms aren’t the best, and you don’t want to bring your own mattress with you. So, the next best thing is a mattress topper! This will provide support, and relief from heat, and help avoid aches and pains. Along with the mattress topper, you want to choose sheets that will give you a cool and comfortable sleep all night long and a pillow that will offer support for your head, neck, and shoulders.

Part of getting deep sleep is creating an environment that promotes good sleeping habits. That can be hard to do when you’re sharing a room with someone, however, you can keep your part of the room set up for a good night’s sleep with the following items:

• Wear earplugs or an eye mask to drown out the 24/7 noise and random light changes.
• Make sure you have plenty of storage space. This can be difficult in a dorm room, but you can increase storage with:
  • Over-the-bed storage shelving that fits behind a twin-size bed frame
  • Stackable drawers to maximize storage
  • Ottomans with built-in storage
  • Hanging closet organizers
  • Adhesive hooks to help with hanging
  • Good hamper for dirty clothes
• When you work and sleep in the same area it can be difficult to “turn off” your brain. Set a definitive time you will stop working and start winding down for the day to help your body get used to when it’s time to go to bed.
• Have a consistent bedtime routine. Even if it’s just washing your face and reading a book, having a consistent schedule to start the sleep process is important.

Don’t forget to make your dorm feel like home. Bring pictures, cozy blankets, decor, and other items that will help remind you of your home and get that cozy feeling of being in your own room instead of a dorm. At The Mattress Hub, we understand the importance of getting deep rejuvenating sleep. That’s why we’re here to help with all of your back-to-school sleep needs. From new mattresses to dorm room sleep essentials, we’re ready to get you and your family on the track to sleep well and live well. Stop by one of our 13 locations today and take advantage of our in-store sales and specials on the best brands in sleep. Isn’t it time you got the sleep you deserve?